Holidays with Pull
Here’s a new product to help glam up those often-boring kitchen cabinet handles. BY EDITH G. TOLCHIN
Action on Infringement
The Realizing Engineering, Science, and Technology Opportunities by Restoring Exclusive (RESTORE) Patent Rights Act of 2024 would essentially abrogate the 2006 Supreme Court ruling in eBay v. MercExchange, a case that many patent owners argue has played a key role in weakening the value of patents.
VIBESPIN
VIBESPIN combines the classic music playing experience of vinyl records with Bluetooth functionality in a compact and retro vintage style.
Audien Atom 2
One of the company’s seven assistive-hearing device models to customers online, Audien Atom 2 upgrades the original Audien Atom with an even smaller size.
YSMART MQ5
Instead of twisting your flashlight to turn it on and off, with the YSMART MQ5 you just pull it off your keychain. The magnetic quick-release feature turns on the flashlight immediately.
‘Shameless’ War on ITC
We recently noted the large number of significant patent verdict awards of 2024. Although those are usually a positive indicator of the health of the patent market because they may instill some fear in serial infringers, the reality is, they have their limit—the same way a blue-collar worker winning the Powerball does not mean the middle class is suddenly looking to brighter prospects.
Your USPTO: Invention-Con 2024
USPTO’s signature event inspires with personal, practical advice for improving inventors’ intellectual property potential. While some of America’s most successful inventors and intellectual property (IP) experts gathered to share their experiences and expertise at the USPTO’s annual showcase event, Christie Thoene talked about a hunger intended to whet our appetites.
Your USPTO: News Flash September 2024
The USPTO issued a guidance update on patent subject matter eligibility to address innovation in key emerging technologies, including in artificial intelligence (AI). This will assist USPTO personnel and stakeholders in determining subject matter eligibility under patent law of AI inventions. The update builds on previous guidance.
Your USPTO: Bringing Light for All
The clip-clop of horseshoes and the slow creaking of carriage wheels on the tarmacadam streets of London welcomed two weary American travelers after more than one month at sea on New Year’s Day, 1882. Accompanied by his wife, 33-year-old Lewis Latimer arrived with a daunting task before him: the electrified illumination of a city famous for its fog.
Mistakes in Building Relationships
When working with companies and other inventors, avoid these common errors. Don’t send unsolicited marketing materials—whether dealing with companies or other inventors.
Satellite IoT 101
The Achilles’ heel of IoT is that it only works in places that have infrastructure to move data to the cloud. WiFi and ethernet work great inside of buildings, and cellular and LoRa help in remote areas, but all are at the mercy of how much coverage is available.
Your USPTO: Rasheed Named Chief Solicitor for IP Law
The Office of the Solicitor serves as legal counsel to the USPTO on intellectual property law and works in collaboration with the Department of Commerce on interagency intellectual property law matters, as well as with the Department of Justice in advocacy before all U.S. courts.